View Full Version : What are some good even burning, long ash smokes?
BUCASmoker
09-02-2009, 08:59 PM
I am looking to try some cigars that burn perfectly even, and have a really long well defined ash. I love smokes like that.
My favorite recent one is the AF Short Story... I didn't ash that thing even once, and had it burning til the tip of my fingers. I need to pick some more up! :dr
Skywalker
09-02-2009, 09:13 PM
Oliva Special G is another, also any Padron Anniversary.:2
bobarian
09-02-2009, 09:19 PM
Even burns will occur more often with cigars that have less ligero. Ligero is slower burning leaf and often will lead to a wavy burn. One sided burns will occur in any stick that has not been stored properly or for too short a time. Sometimes the humidity on one side will be lower or higher than the other causing an irregular burn. Personally, I dont think an even burn or long ash is indicative of a quality stick. Any long filler cigar can exhibit these characteristics. :2 I focus more on flavor than aesthetics.
CasaDooley
09-02-2009, 09:25 PM
Even burns will occur more often with cigars that have less ligero. Ligero is slower burning leaf and often will lead to a wavy burn. One sided burns will occur in any stick that has not been stored properly or for too short a time. Sometimes the humidity on one side will be lower or higher than the other causing an irregular burn. Personally, I dont think an even burn or long ash is indicative of a quality stick. Any long filler cigar can exhibit these characteristics. :2 I focus more on flavor than aesthetics.
:tpd:
BINGO!
Bob is wise:tu
heavyd
09-02-2009, 09:33 PM
As usual, Bob passes along some great cigar info. I didn't know that about ligero.
I think it's mostly a crap shoot as well. I smoked a cheap Spanish Galleon Corojo (from Atlantic) that made it all the way to the nub without ashing. When you get a cigar that holds a huge ash it is definitely amusing to see how long it can get :)
MedicCook
09-02-2009, 09:34 PM
I am looking to try some cigars that burn perfectly even, and have a really long well defined ash. I love smokes like that.
My favorite recent one is the AF Short Story... I didn't ash that thing even once, and had it burning til the tip of my fingers. I need to pick some more up! :dr
I did the same thing last night with a Short Story.
Skywalker
09-02-2009, 09:46 PM
Even burns will occur more often with cigars that have less ligero. Ligero is slower burning leaf and often will lead to a wavy burn. One sided burns will occur in any stick that has not been stored properly or for too short a time. Sometimes the humidity on one side will be lower or higher than the other causing an irregular burn. Personally, I dont think an even burn or long ash is indicative of a quality stick. Any long filler cigar can exhibit these characteristics. :2 I focus more on flavor than aesthetics.
The Nubs come to mind!!!;)
DougBushBC
09-03-2009, 05:09 AM
I have burned MANY WoaMs and they all hold long ashes. Last night I smoked a Tat Vercou #9 and it burned all the way to the band without even wavering.
Jimbo14
09-03-2009, 06:00 AM
The Nubs come to mind!!!;)
:tpd: For sure
BlackDog
09-03-2009, 07:29 AM
I've done this with LGC Wavell's.
elderboy02
09-03-2009, 07:38 AM
I had a pretty good sized ash with an Alec Bradley Tempus.
DonniePaul
09-03-2009, 08:38 AM
Even burns will occur more often with cigars that have less ligero. Ligero is slower burning leaf and often will lead to a wavy burn. One sided burns will occur in any stick that has not been stored properly or for too short a time. Sometimes the humidity on one side will be lower or higher than the other causing an irregular burn. Personally, I dont think an even burn or long ash is indicative of a quality stick. Any long filler cigar can exhibit these characteristics. :2 I focus more on flavor than aesthetics.
Wow. Thanks for that info! That is good to know.
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